Obituaries
Brian William Carlson
Apr 3, 2023
Brian William Carlson (BC), aged 59, of El Paso, TX, passed away on April 3, 2023. BC was born on September 9, 1963, in L'Anse, MI, to Theodore and Lempi (Korpi) Carlson. He graduated from L'Anse High School and commenced his distinguished military career with the US Army the day after his 18th birthday, serving during Desert Shield/Desert Storm...
Harold Leo Ripple
Mar 29, 2023
Harold Leo Ripple, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse, MI. He was born December 28th, 1934, the youngest of eight children of Mary Markus and Aleck Ripple in Plummer, MN. Harold spent most of his childhood in Minnesota and then moved to Washington State with...
Bonnie Marie (Collins) Snell
Mar 18, 2023
Bonnie Marie (Belfry) Snell, age 102 formerly of L'Anse, MI passed away on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at Canal View in Hancock, MI. She was born December 6, 1920 in Orange, West Virginia daughter to Marion and Lucy (Wells) Collins. She graduated from L'Anse High School in 1939. Bonnie married Douglas Belfry, he passed away in 1976. She resided...
Joseph Majeski
Mar 16, 2023
Joseph Majeski, 86 of Skanee, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at his son's home in Little Suamico, WI. He was born in Pequaming MI on January 28, 1937 the son of the late Alex and Josephine (Bryfczynski) Majeski. Joe married the love of his life, Marilyn Barnett on September 5, 1959 at Zion Lutheran Church...
Rodger Russell Cram
Mar 13, 2023
Rodger Russell Cram, "Muggs", age 84 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He was born February 19, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa son of Carl and Evelyn (Larsen) Cram. Muggs served from 1956-60 in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate. He was a graduate of...
Gwenneth Rae (Emery) Loonsfoot
Mar 1, 2023
Gwenneth Rae Loonsfoot, age 79 of Zeba, MI passed away on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at U.P. Health System Marquette, MI. She was born on January 28, 1944 in L'Anse, MI daughter of William Emery and Margaret Scofield. Gwen graduated from L'Anse High School. She was married to Frederick Gauthier on September 29, 1962 and together they had five children,...
Jane Delervo (Marttila) Clement
Feb 21, 2023
Jane Delervo Clement, passed away on February 21, 2023 fter a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, Illinois. She was born on April 19th, 1938 and grew up in Covington Michigan. She lived most of her life in Waukegan Illinois. Jane is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Clement, her mother and father,...
Ramon Cruz Velez
Jan 12, 2023
Ramon Cruz Velez, age 80 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at Bayside Village in L'Anse. Private family services will be held. Jacobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Lawrence Barnett
Jan 6, 2023
William L. Barnett, age 87, passed away on January 6th, 2023 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 17th, 1935 to Edward Bohn and Bertha Wayrynen. He lived in South Range for a short time before moving to Skanee, MI and being adopted by Dayton Barnett. He went to Skanee School and graduated...
Joseph Christopher Lehto
Dec 29, 2022
Joseph Christopher Lehto, age 71 of Aura, MI peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home in Aura. He was born December 25, 1951 in L’Anse, son of Lila (Saari) and Hugo Lehto. Joe graduated from Negaunee high school in 1970. He briefly studied electrical engineering at Michigan Tech and then began working as an electrician...
Philip Richard Nankervis
Dec 11, 2022
Philip Richard Nankervis, loving husband, father, and grandfather, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Philip was born on October 2, 1943, in L'Anse Michigan to the late William "Bill" Nankervis and Gertrude (Toyras) Nankervis Elmblad. He was a 1961 graduate of L'Anse High School. After graduation he began...
Helen Eleanore (Michaelson) Pesola
Dec 9, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen (Eleanore Michaelson) Pesola on December 9, 2022. She was born on February 15, 1927, to Mariam (Marie) Lilstrang and Arvo Michaelson. She married Raymond Pesola (deceased) and had two children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put her family first. She was...
Jean Julia (Haataja) Juntunen
Dec 7, 2022
Jean Julia Juntunen, age 77 of Baraga, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born May 14, 1945 in Hancock, MI daughter of Alfred and Olga (Sillanpaa) Haataja. Jean attended the Doelle School in Tapiola. Jean married Raymond Juntunen on November 3, 1962 in Tapiola. She was a home maker. Jean...
Howard Tim Ansell
Nov 30, 2022
Howard Tim Ansell, age 70 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. He was born August 1, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois to Howard and Joyce (Skiles) Ansell. He married Janice Trudell in 1989. Tim worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Corrections, from 1981 until retiring...
Charles Wayne Pietila
Nov 29, 2022
Charles Wayne Pietila, age 85 of Baraga, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at the Omega House in Houghton, MI. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Hancock, MI son of Ruth Pietila. Charlie was raised by his grandmother, Ellen Pietila and his uncle and aunt Matt and Marie Pietila. He graduated from Hancock High School...
David Aron Jahfetson
Nov 17, 2022
David Aron Jahfetson, 35, a former resident of Keweenaw Bay, Michigan, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Oct. 2, 1987, in L'Anse, MI, a son of Jacob and Elaine (Koski) Jahfetson. David graduated from Baraga High School in 2006 with honors. He was a very hard worker. David helped his...
Virgil R. Kissel
Nov 15, 2022
Virgil R. Kissel, Jr., age 87 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. He was the first born to Virgil and Blanche (Schibley) Kissel in Ashland, Ohio on March 8, 1935. The family always vacationed in Northern Michigan and eventually moved to Munising, MI. Virgil graduated from...
Lacey Anne Rajala
Nov 4, 2022
Lacey Anne Rajala, age 30 of Chassell, Michigan was suddenly taken to her everlasting home on Friday, November 4, 2022 as a result of an automobile accident. Lacey was born September 19, 1992 in Marquette, MI daughter to David and Amy (Younggren) Rajala. She worked in food service at The Bluffs, Quincy's Restaurant, and owned and operated Lacey's Curbside...
Liam Lewis
Nov 2, 2022
Liam Lewis, born Lily Mae Makenzie Lewis, life came to an end on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Born a two spirited person on November 16, 2007 to Joseph and Raven (Pelcher) Lewis. Liam was an up and coming artist who of coarse enjoyed painting, listening to music, knitting and watching television. He loved to...
Donna Marie (Blood) Velmer
Oct 31, 2022
Donna Marie Velmer, age 70 of L'Anse, MI passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L'Anse. She was born on May 15, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia daughter to Joseph and Donna (Newland) Blood. Donna married Richard Velmer on December 14, 1985 in Baraga, MI. She worked at BCMH for 45 years, retiring February...
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